There are moments when I paint that I realise why watercolour has stolen my heart! With each new challenging subject, comes an excitement that is difficult to describe, particularly when the painting comes to life under the brush. Personally I find, with watercolour, that planning your work is vital, freshness can be lost by unnecessary brushstrokes and continual agitation of the washes. Bold application of pigment and leaving washes to merge can be addictive! It is simply a pleasure to sit and watch paint dry!
Capturing the essence of a subject is also part of the creative process, and for this I believe you need to study shape, tone, light, colour and background, no mean feat when you are staring at the blank piece of paper at the start, but remember, dive in and "get to the point!
